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John Hunt (sculptor)

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Statue of Charles II on All Saints' Church in Northampton

John Hunt of Northampton (c.1690 – 1754) was an 18th-century sculptor, described as the foremost sculptor in Northamptonshire.

Life

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He was born and raised in Northamptonshire, but was sent to London around 1710 to train as a sculptor under Grinling Gibbons.[1]

In 1712, he was created a Freeman Mason of Northampton for donating a statue of King Charles II and other decorations on the frontage of All Saints' Church in that town.[2]

He was found dead in his bed on 25 September 1754.[1]

Works

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References

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  1. ^ a b Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851; by Rupert Gunnis pp. 212/3
  2. ^ "All Saints, Northampton Northamptonshire". Northamptonshiresurprise.com.
  3. ^ "Monument to John Nicolls Raynsford | Hunt, John | V&A Explore the Collections". Collections.vam.ac.uk.